The average train between Doncaster and Basildon takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Doncaster to Basildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Doncaster and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Basildon at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Basildon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Doncaster to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Doncaster to Basildon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Doncaster and Basildon is 242.4 km. The road distance is 292 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.